The Standards Development Fund (SDF) is a statutory body established by the Standards Act, Chapter 14:19 of 1987. The SDF’s mandate is to promote the development and use of standards in Zimbabwe.
The SDF is funded by a levy on employers and by grants from the government. The levy is calculated as a percentage of the total salaries and wages paid by an employer.
The SDF provides a number of services to businesses, including:
- Developing and publishing standards
- Providing technical assistance to businesses
- Administering the standards mark
- Promoting the use of standards
To register with the SDF, you must complete an application form and submit it to the SDF. The application form can be downloaded from the SDF website.
The application form requires you to provide the following information:
- Your name and contact details
- The name of your business
- The type of business you operate
- The number of employees you have
- The value of your annual turnover
Once you have submitted your application form, the SDF will review your application and will contact you if you are eligible for registration.
The benefits of registering with the SDF include:
- Access to technical assistance
- Ability to use the standards mark
- Compliance with government regulations
If you are a business in Zimbabwe, I encourage you to register with the SDF. The SDF can help you to improve your products and services and to comply with government regulations.
Here are the steps on how to register with the SDF in Zimbabwe:
- Go to the SDF website and download the registration form.
- Fill out the registration form and submit it to the SDF.
- The SDF will review your application and will contact you if you are eligible for registration.
- Once you are registered with the SDF, you will be able to access technical assistance, use the standards mark, and comply with government regulations.
By registering with the SDF, you can help to improve your products and services and to comply with government regulations.
